[Quote] 2008 Capo. about the bullhorns, before i had the RB-021's on my cannondale i had Syntace Stratos. i really like everything about them, except how flexy they were when riding out of the saddle. it was really noticeable, and flexy bars are one of those things i just can't stand. The RB-021's have a pretty substantial drop compared to most other bullhorns, but you can fix that by flipping/ raising/lowering your stem and spacers and whatnot. they're much stiffer than the Syntace, however, which is why i'm still using them. my only gripe with them is the part of the bar that drops requires a little awkward hand positioning. 18's or 21's are worth it. i think you can find them in black if you look, but they're quite a bit more expensive.